Arcane Navigator

Medium humanoid (human), neutral

Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 54 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	14 (+2)	14 (+2)	18 (+4)	12 (+1)	8 (-1)

Saving Throws Intelligence +6, Wisdom+3
Tools navigator’s tools, water vehicles
Skills Arcana +6, Nature +6, Insight +3, Survival +3
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Aquan, Common, any three other
Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Special Traits

• Sculpt Spells. When the arcane navigator casts an evocation spell, he may choose a number of creatures equal to 1 + the spell’s level. Those creatures automatically succeed on saving throws against the spell, and they take no damage if they would normally take half damage on a successful save.
• Sextant Savvy. The arcane navigator makes any ability or skill check with advantage to avoid getting lost.
• Wind Ritual. While on the deck of a ship, the arcane navigator can attempt to create moderate strength winds for up to four hours. The arcane navigator performs a special 10 minute ritual, at the end of which it casts gust of wind without expending a slot.
• Special Gear. Scroll of spider climb, scroll of fly.
• Spellcasting. The arcane navigator is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The wizard has the following spells prepared:
  • Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, mage hand, message
  • 1st level (5 slots): burning hands, mage armor, magic missile, shield
  • 2nd level (3 slots): gust of wind, mirror image
  • 3rd level (1 slot): fireball

Actions

• Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 0) bludgeoning damage.
• Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Reactions

• Shield. The arcane navigator may use a 1st level spell slot to cast shield. Until the start of its next turn, the arcane navigator gains +5 to AC.

About

This canny arcanist combines nautical know-how with a readiness to bring its magical powers to bear against any threat to its ship, whether to attack or to defend.